Summary of child welfare class action litigation
This comprehensive list of class action litigation brought forward by or on behalf of children in foster care has been updated for 2026.
Policy
Which resources can help strengthen agency responses to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders?
This self-assessment tool and related resource list help child protection agencies support children and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
How can child protection agencies better address fetal alcohol spectrum disorders?
Child welfare professionals play a key role in meeting the needs of children and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
How can guardianship support permanency and well-being?
Guardianship helps reduce the need for foster care while keeping children safely connected to their extended families.
How can child protection agencies partner with other sectors to transform mandated reporting?
Explore the steps child protection agencies can take to build strong partnerships aimed at transforming mandated reporting in their communities.
How is safety science being applied to critical incident reviews?
Learn how applying safety science to critical incident and child fatality reviews can enhance accountability and a workplace safety culture.
How is New York City transforming its approach to mandated reporting?
Learn how New York City is transforming its mandated reporting policies to better support children and families.
How is mandated reporting being transformed in California?
Learn how California is transforming the state’s mandated reporting policies to better support children and families.
The power of kinship care
Curated collection of resources around agencies designing and implementing kin-first practices.
Raising hope in Allegheny County
A commitment to a kin-first culture means the world to families in Pennsylvania.